Hitachi E24SC Safety Instructions And Instruction Manual page 13

SCOPE OF APPLICABILITY
It is recommended to use AC power sources within the following scope.
Applicable
instruments
Light, Electric
Heater, Radio,
Television
Motors with
single phase
WARNING: HITACHI electronic controlled products should not be used with portable generators.
Irregular generator power could cause these products to fail.
Regarding other manufacturer's products, please contact the manufacturer to see if it is
safe to use the electronic controlled products with portable generators.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If the engine does not start
1. Check the fuel tank for sufficient fuel. Refill with fresh gasoline if necessary.
2. Check the engine oil. Fill to the upper limit with fresh oil.
3. Ensure that the fuel cock is open. The fuel cock is open when the lever is perpendicular to the ground (straight
up and down).
4. Check that the spark plug cap is securely attached to the spark plug.
5. Inspect the air filter. Clean or replace it if necessary.
6. Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator, and turn the engine switch on.
7. Follow the starting procedures in this manual on page10.
If the engine still does not start
1. Pull the starter handle 5-6 times.
2. Remove and inspect the spark plug.
If the spark plug is dry:
1. Ensure that there is fresh fuel in the tank and that the fuel cock is open.
2. Reinstall the spark plug and spark plug cap.
3. Try to start the engine again by following the starting procedures in this manual on page10.
4. If the engine fails to start, take the generator to an authorized HITACHI service center.
If the spark plug is wet.
1. Clean, gap, or replace the spark plug.
2. Reinstall the spark plug and spark plug cap.
3. Try to start the engine again by following the starting procedures in this manual on page10.
4. If the engine fails to start, take the generator to an authorized HITACHI service center.
If there is no power to the receptacles
1. Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator.
2. Reconnect the electrical loads. Be sure that the plugs are securely connected to the receptacles.
3. If there is still no power at the receptacles, take the generator to an authorized HITACHI service center.
Scope of applicability
50Hz
E24SC Up to 2,100W
E42SC Up to 3,600W
E62SC Up to 5,000W
E24SC Up to 700W
E42SC Up to 1,100W
E62SC Up to 1,700W
Remarks
• The instruments which
require much starting
current and some kinds of
motors may be unable to be
used even if they are within
the applicable scope.
• The breaker turns OFF
when the current exceeding
the applicable scope is
used or when the applied
instrument is defective.
English
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